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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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I have yet to use mine since I'v never had a bike equipped w/ oner. Everyone tells me once I get used to it; I'll never go back.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Never used mine, took it off. I like the extra room for my foot.

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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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I had to remove the rear shifter. Never could get comfortable with it
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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This is my first bike with one and I got used to it pretty quick. I just pick up my foot and step on it to up shift. I like it.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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I use mine all the time (now). I have them adjusted so the space between them is a little smaller than my boot so I can rest my foot on the shifters just long enough to go through the gears. I like it.[8D]
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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hehe.. i now use it to find nuetral... (who says you cant learn from these boards?)

other than that, its a pain in the a$$
I think i am gonna get a cool chromey thingy and cover the nub up after removing it
 
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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Most everyone I know take them off. I also took mine off and to my surprise
I enjoy the extra room on my footboard, more comfort is a good thing.
Just a matter of preference.

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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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You might consider the Kuryakyn piece for that..

http://kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=2468

I have the PN/1031 from that page.. and it allows the toe shift lever to move out to the end of the shaft. Seemd more comfortable to me...


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hehe.. i now use it to find nuetral... (who says you cant learn from these boards?)

other than that, its a pain in the a$$
I think i am gonna get a cool chromey thingy and cover the nub up after removing it
 
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Having never used mine and especially after reading about the snags at stop signs, I'm removing mine!
 
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